Green & Gold Rugby

It's a short round this week, only three games. We run through the teams and then talk about country eligibility.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a good time to be a Waratahs fan as the men in blue snap a near decade losing streak in Canberra. Nick H, Natho and Nick W chew the fat on the latest out of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos' win over Fiji, Will Skelton's injury and the latest around Massimo De Lutiis, among other news. WARNING: coarse language and vengeful NSW banterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Nath is away, the Nicks will play. Nick W and Nick H shoot from the hip discussing the latest results in Super Rugby, the coaching movements, the rejigged Wallaroos season and Super Rugby Women's competitions, and more. WARNING: terrible opinions and naughty words ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The one where Happy pushes KARL's buttons and it's spectacular. We also preview roaund 7 of Super Rugby and discuss flyhalves, underpreformers and overproformers. As always, we hope you enjoy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reds are on the rise... with two calls going their way in as many weeks. Nath, Nick H and one of our resident Queenslanders Andy chew the fat on the latest in Super Rugby, before you uniting to bully England for their rubbish Six Nations campaign. WARNING: rugby banter comes with swears. Whoopsy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just Happy and KARL this week. Sully is doing real work. Round 6 of Super Rugby and we get into the weeds. Either leave a comment or reach out to [email protected]  we love the interaction. Its the start of the season so get down to your local rugby club volunteer or become a member.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies Super sides had a breakdown, and so did we! Natho and Nick chew the fat for 20 minutes on the latest in world rugby... after doing an hour-long pod that they forgot to record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 5 of Super Rugby this week KARL is back after a Canes win.  We get into the Super Rugby and talk about bit of Six Nations and the blood sport that is the England coaching gig. We cannot wait for the weekend. Lets go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have their head coach... and that man is Dave Rennie. The Brumbies have their man too in Stephen Larkham. Nick W, Natho and Nick H chat about the latest news out of planet rugby, plus discuss the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby action. WARNING: few naughty words, you know the jist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KARL has had to step away this week but Butz has stepped up at the last minute to replace him. After a clean sweep from the Aussie teams last week all is sunshine and lollipops over here.  We hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight its just Happy and KARL chewing the fat. Are the Crusaders in trouble. What do the Force need to fix. Will normal transmission be resumed in Fiji. We get deep into the weeds feel free to reach out and tell us your opinion. Its the pre season so get down to your local rugby club become a member and buy a beer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week of Aussie teams at the top! Nick H, Natho and Nick W sit down to talk about that Brumbies win in Christchurch, whether the Waratahs are the real deal, and whether it's panic stations yet for the Western Force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My lifelong poor tipping form has continued this week, with only one from five for me.  Happy managed one, but Butz was zero from five! For the record, this week's picks are. Sully: Hurricanes, Waratahs, Highlanders, Blues, Crusaders. Happy: Hurricanes, Waratahs, Highlanders, Force, Brumbies. KARL: Hurricanes, Waratahs, Highlanders, Blues, Crusaders. The match of the round is the Crusader v Brumbies in Christchurch on Sunday at 1:35 PM As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're top of the ladder! Who saw that coming? Not me! Nick W and Nath catch up on the latest in the world or rugby, including Super Rugby Pacific, RWC 2027 fixtures, law changes, the Sevens, the Six Nations and some good old fantasy news. WARNING: naughty boys say naughty things like naughty words. Only proceed if you're naughty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Rugby season is screaming towards us at 1000 miles an hour. Today, the teams for round one were announced, and it drives home just how close we are.  For the record, this week's picks are. Sully: Crusaders, Reds, Fiji, Blues, Brumbies. Happy: Crusaders, Reds, Fiji, Chiefs, Force. Butz: Crusaders, Reds, Fiji, Blues, Force I think the game to watch is the Blues v Chiefs game, but Force v Brumbies and Reds v Tahs should also be great. As always we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with a preview of the 2026 Super Rugby season, A discussion about the new laws being trialled this season and our predictions for the season.  As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They’re nervous, we’re excited.Angus Crichton will Steggles for industrialised Kiwi meat - itself a bit yellow in colour as they sack Razor clam Robertson - as he becomes the 3rd Rooster of recent times to beg for the upgrade from avian to macropod. Nick and Natho are on board to ride the chocobo of delusion in this bloated metaphor. They chirp: Crichton! How good? Our potential sumptuous backline for ‘27 Who else do you want - let’s get greedy! Razor getting the cut And fightin’ flowers at Tahs training See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RWC2027 pools have been drawn. Nick W and Nick H are live and give their instant reactions.    POOLS: Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong China, Chile Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal, Pool E: France, Japan, USA, Samoa Pool F: England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket season has started with a first test victory inside two days! How good! Oh, and the Wallabies played their last match of the year. The two Nicks and Nath come together for our last instant reaction of the year (and likely second last pod before the season wrap) to talk the end of a rough November tour.  WARNING: Sad boisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URGGGGGGHHHHH!  WARNING: coarse languageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crap. The Wallabies are in all sorts of trouble after Italy recorded back-to-back wins. Nick W and Natho welcome back Jack O'Rourke to the pod to dissect that mess of a result. WARNING: sad bois, honest opinions and naughty wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Happy, and Sully, on G&GR's Teams Podcast as they dissect a thrilling rugby weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can't promise this is one of our best instant reactions... but then again, it also fits the game we just watched. Nick H and Natho sit through and dissect the Wallabies loss at Twickenham so you don't have to. WARNING: Swear words and variable sound quality See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's your favourite logo in all of World Rugby? Fuelled by another Nick H rabbit hole, Nick W and Natho talk about the fringiest of all fringe teams - and maybe also talk about the November Internationals and what a pass mark would be for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. Got a favourite rugby logo. See the World map for yourself and tell us your favourite: https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/xeeiq6/logos_of_national_rugby_union_teams/#lightbox  WARNING: naughty words and badly misunderstood context See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, a wins a win. Nick W and Natho sit down to review the Wallabies tense 19-15 win over the Brave Blossoms to kick off the Spring Tour. WARNING: naughty wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian domestic season is done for the year, and what a weekend it was! Super Rugby AUS comes to a thrilling end, Australia U18s clean sweep New Zealand, Australian Schoolboys cleansweep Fiji - and the future is bright. Nick W, Nath and Nick H discuss - and maybe talk about another Bledisloe match too. WARNING: a few naughty words be said. We were depressed, be happy you're getting a pod at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Sunday night, and that powers that be demand we be pietous and not mention the referees!But luckily we record the pods during the week, and this time it's Nick and Nathan discussing the team, the game on the weekend, and everything we'd missed since we last did our pod. Hopefully this coming Sunday is more Sundae than Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Andrea strike again? Nick H (and Dougie), Nick W and Nath give their thoughts on the Wallabies' close loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park, and what things look like ahead for Perth. Also, the sound quality is quite variable for this one. Apologies, blame Hartman's echoing phone. WARNING: a few shtss are said oh no naughty stop us Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 175 episodes, we're ditching the counter! Hoping for some firsts, like this weekend as it's time for the Bledisloe. Nick H and Natho jump on today to chat about the Rugby World Cup final, the Bledisloe Cup, the chat out of Mungo Ball and the latest results from Super Rugby AUS. WARNING: a naughty word or two Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So we're sad... again. Our second instant reaction, Nath flies solo one last time as the Wallaroos bow out of the Rugby World Cup against Canada. Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So we're sad. First of two instant reactions of the day, Nick W and Nick H give their thoughts on a controversial afternoon in the sun in Sydney, as the Pumas claim victory over the Wallabies. WARNING: a few naughty words Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missing our long, rambling podcasts? No? Well, you're getting one. We travel across continents with the two Nicks in Sydney and Nath and Finn Morton in Bristol, taking the Rugby Championship, the Rugby World Cup, stadiums, Super Rugby AUS and more. Some good rugby pondering for you. WARNING: Naughty words and dodgy internet Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Join Happy, Sully, and KARL on G&GR's Team Podcast as they dissect a thrilling rugby weekend! They cover the All Blacks' comeback win against the Springboks, noting Carl's delight over South Africa's "too smart" midfield lineout play. The episode also dives into the Wallabies' massive come-from-behind victory over Argentina, highlighting Harry Wilson's exceptional captaincy and in-game adjustments. The hosts commend the Wallaroos' "wonderful game against England" and discuss their Rugby World Cup journey, including their quarter-final against Canada. Looking ahead, they preview the upcoming Wallabies vs. Argentina and All Blacks vs. South Africa clashes. As always, we hope you enjoy.   Our sponsor, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20      (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The score line says 47-7 to England, but Jo Yapp's side are through to the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup - and the Wallaroos asked a lot of questions of the world's best side. Nathan Williamson flies solo in England. Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wallabies waited until the death, but they prevailed against a strong Pumas side in Townsville. Nick W, Nath and Zach discuss the result. Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The teams have been named but, a clear leader in the Rugby Championship is yet to appear. This is one of the most intriguing series since the Championship started. As always, we hope you enjoy.   OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20    (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instant reaction coming early! Natho flies solo in York, giving his instant thoughts on the Wallaroos draw with the USA. Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Nathan defeat the timezone demons by sending voice notes to each other in this new age instant reaction to the Springboks 30-22 defeat of the Wallabies. Stay tuned at the end for Nathan's instant reaction to the Wallaroos game.Buy stuff from our sponsor - Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you find yourself alone, riding in green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Ellis Park, and you've demolished the Springboks at home! Australia, you fkn beautayyyy!!!!Buy stuff from our sponsor - Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Nathan get together to discuss the squad for South Africa and polish for ze Lions tour. Buy stuff from our sponsor - Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions series is done and dusted, and Australian rugby takes a collective breath before the start of the Rugby Championship. To round off our Lions coverage, the GAGR pods merge one more time as Nick W from The Dropped Kick-Off and Happy and Sully from Talking Teams discuss the series as a whole.  OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20  (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally, a win! The Wallabies get the last laugh, winning in Sydney - so Nick W, Nathan, Lachie from Scrumbags, Finn Morton, Zach - and a few more folks at the RA afterparty - give their thoughts on the final match of the series. WARNING: beers and naughty words. Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcb Finn Morton Sports: https://www.tiktok.com/@finnmortonsports  OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20  (Seriously, we've tried their grog, it's quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The teams have been named for the third test and the build up is underway. The Lions have won the series, but there is still plenty to play for. Are they better or worse than last week? Australia have plenty of forced and unforced changes and are trying to build for the rugby championship. As always, we hope you enjoy.   OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20    (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That one hurt. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The teams have been named for the second test and the build up is underway. The Lions have won the first test, but both teams have changed their sides. Are they better or worse than last week? We don't really kn ow but we'll still tell you what we think. As always, we hope you enjoy.   OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20    (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.